Wahiawa Elementary School

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wahiawa Elementary School, located in the central part of Oahu, serves a diverse student population in the historic town of Wahiawa. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often reflecting the unique cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the area. The school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed both personally and socially.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wahiawa Elementary prioritizes the development of the "whole child" through various school-wide initiatives and community engagement efforts. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, often working closely with local partners to provide extracurricular opportunities and support services. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible members of the broader Hawaii community.

436

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wahiawa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	117
Black	10
Asian	58
Two or More	87
Pacific Islander	132

Pacific Islander
132 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
117 (26.8 %)
Two or More
87 (20.0 %)
Asian
58 (13.3 %)
White
32 (7.3 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)622-6393
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wahiawa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wahiawa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	50.2%
Male	217	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)